Makar Sankranti 2022: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh wish nation on Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took to Twitter to wish Indians on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Updated Jan 14, 2022 9:52 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2022: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh wish nation on Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan

The Prime Minister also put out wishes for Pongal, Bhogali Bihu and Uttarayan besides Makar Sankranti.

Happy Makar Sankranti 2022: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took to Twitter to wish Indians on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi put out a tweet reading, “Greetings on Makar Sankranti.” He also shared a wish in Hindi that said, “Happy Makar Sankranti to all. May this festival associated with worshipping the nature usher in health and happiness for everyone.” The Prime Minister also put out wishes for Pongal, Bhogali Bihu and Uttarayan besides Makar Sankranti.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also tweeted on the occasion, “Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva. May everyone be blessed with peace, happiness and prosperity. Praying for your good health and wellbeing.”

Across India we are marking different festivals which signify India’s vibrant cultural diversity. My greetings on these festivals.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022

Greetings on Makar Sankranti. pic.twitter.com/4ittq5QTsr

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022

Pongal is synonymous with the vibrant culture of Tamil Nadu. On this special occasion, my greetings to everyone and especially the Tamil people spread all over the world. I pray that our bond with nature and the spirit of brotherhood in our society are deepened. pic.twitter.com/FjZqzzsLhr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022

Magh Bihu greetings to you all. I pray that this festival enhances happiness and prosperity in everyone's lives. pic.twitter.com/mEiRGpHweZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022

Bhogi greetings to everyone. May this special festival enrich the spirit of happiness in our society. I pray for the good health and well-being of our fellow citizens. pic.twitter.com/plBUW3psnB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022

Have a wonderful Uttarayan. pic.twitter.com/hHcMBzBJZP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2022

Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva.

May everyone be blessed with peace, happiness and prosperity. Praying for your good health and wellbeing.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) January 14, 2022

समस्त देशवासियों को मकर संक्रांति के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। #MakarSankranti pic.twitter.com/7jmoMHvKo5
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) January 14, 2022

Celebrate the festival but please be careful and wear mask! #sankranti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/d4kue3qtD0
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) January 14, 2022

Happy Makar Sankranti ..!!!The rays of the sun today ,are especially beneficial to us ,that is why Hindus in their wisdom ,created a game for us , flying kites ,so that we unwittingly spend time in the outdoors , having fun and gaining from Nature .🇮🇳💕💕💕🙏#makarsankranti2022 pic.twitter.com/lXnD2vsJaw
— Juhi Chawla (@iam_juhi) January 14, 2022

The sweetness of तिळगुळ during Sankrant 😋
The warmth of Lohri 🔥
The essence of Pongal 😍
The song and dance of Bihu 💃🕺
The radiance of Makaravilakku ✨

Wishing everyone celebrating a happy and safe festive time! 💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians pic.twitter.com/SaD6m4277m
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) January 14, 2022

Warm wishes on the occasion of Pongal to all my brothers and sisters.
Wishing you good health and joyous smiles. #Pongal2022 pic.twitter.com/MINwsQsRGv
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 14, 2022

Sending warm wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Pongal.

May the festival fill everyone’s life with abundant joy & prosperity. #HappyPongal2022 pic.twitter.com/91WsZSSWFy
— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) January 14, 2022

President of India Ram Nath Kovind also wished Indians on the occasions of Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva. “Greetings to all on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan and Paush Parva. Highlighting the unity in diversity that defines our country, these festivals underline our organic relationship with nature. May thr festivals bring prosperity and happiness to everyone,” the President of India tweeted.

Greetings to all on Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan & Paush Parva. Highlighting the unity in diversity that defines our country, these festivals underline our organic relationship with nature. May the festivals bring prosperity and happiness to everyone.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 13, 2022

Makar Sankranti is considered as an important festival among Hindus. This festival is celebrated with different names across different states – Uttarayan, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Bhogali Bihu and Paush Parva. In UP, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Bihar, this is the time for harvesting new crops and farmers also observe this day as gratitude day.

Also read: Makar Sankranti 2021: Wishes, messages, quotes, WhatsApp, and Facebook status; why is it celebrated on Jan 14

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Published on: Jan 14, 2022 9:52 AM IST

Makar Sankranti 2022: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh wish nation on Pongal, Bhogali Bihu, Uttarayan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took to Twitter to wish Indians on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

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